US3738549A
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Brassiere hanger and display system
Assignee: Warnaco Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-01
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A brassiere hanger includes hanger arms arranged and constructed to receive the shoulder straps of a brassiere for displaying the brassiere in a dependent relation from said brassiere hanger. The brassiere hanger is so constructed that a plurality of brassiere hangers and the respective brassieres associated therewith may be stored in stacked relationship with the brassiere hangers one atop each other at the bottom of the stack and the respective brassieres one atop each other at the top of the stack.
Inventors
- 👤 W Driscoll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/14; A47G25/48; A47G25/50; A47G2025/1492
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A brassiere hanger adapted to receive a brassiere having first and second shoulder straps comprising a centrally disposed hook, first and second hanger arms disposed on opposite sides of said hook and each including a first hanger arm element and a second hanger arm element, each of said first hanger arm elements extending generally outwardly of said hook and each of said second hanger arm elements extending generally upwardly and outwardly from its corresponding first hanger arm element, first and second strap-receiving means on the end of each of said first and second hanger arms, respectively, for receiving the first and second shoulder straps, respectively, of a brassiere, said first and second strap-receiving means each including first and second strap-receiving elements, said first and second strap-receiving elements defining respective strap-receiving channels adapted to receive the respective shoulder strap of said brassiere.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A brassiere hanger adapted to receive a brassiere having first and second shoulder straps comprising a centrally disposed hook, first and second hanger arms disposed on opposite sides of said hook and each including a first hanger arm element and a second hanger arm element, each of said first hanger arm elements extending generally outwardly of said hook and each of said second hanger arm elements extending generally upwardly and outwardly from its corresponding first hanger arm element, first and second strap-receiving means on the end of each of said first and second hanger arms, respectively, for receiving the first and second shoulder straps, respectively, of a brassiere, said first and second strap-receiving means each including first and second strap-receiving elements, said first and second strap-receiving elements defining respective strap-receiving channels adapted to receive the respective shoulder strap of said brassiere.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A brassiere hanger according to claim 1 wherein said first and second strap-receiving means each include a projection disposed on said first strap-receiving element cooperating with said second strap-receiving element to define a constricted opening for said strap-receiving channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A brassiere hanger according to claim 2 wherein said centrally disposed hook defines a tag-displaying member constructed and arranged for receiving and for displaying information related to said brassiere.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A brassiere hanger accorDing to claim 2 wherein each of said strap-receiving channels is substantially U-shaped, said strap-receiving channel being generally parallel to said first hanger arm element with said strap-receiving opening opening away from said centrally disposed hook.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
196 words
A brassiere hanger for the storage and display of a brassiere having shoulder straps comprising a centrally disposed body member, a hook projecting in one direction from said body member, respective arms projecting on opposite sides of said body member and each including a first hanger arm element extending generally outwardly of said body member and a second hanger arm element on the end of the first hanger arm element and extending substantially in said one direction, and strap receiving means on the end of each of said second hanger arm elements of the respective arms for receiving the shoulder straps of the brassiere, each of said strap receiving means including members disposed on a common axis extending generally crosswise of said hook and defining respective strap receiving channels for the shoulder straps of said brassiere, said hanger and brassiere being movable relative to each other about said axis such that the brassiere and said hanger may be in one orientation relative to each other for storage and in another orientation relative to each other for display wherein said hanger is hung from said hook and the brassiere depends by its straps from said hanger arms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
196 words
A brassiere hanger for the storage and display of a brassiere having shoulder straps comprising a centrally disposed body member, a hook projecting in one direction from said body member, respective arms projecting on opposite sides of said body member and each including a first hanger arm element extending generally outwardly of said body member and a second hanger arm element on the end of the first hanger arm element and extending substantially in said one direction, and strap receiving means on the end of each of said second hanger arm elements of the respective arms for receiving the shoulder straps of the brassiere, each of said strap receiving means including members disposed on a common axis extending generally crosswise of said hook and defining respective strap receiving channels for the shoulder straps of said brassiere, said hanger and brassiere being movable relative to each other about said axis such that the brassiere and said hanger may be in one orientation relative to each other for storage and in another orientation relative to each other for display wherein said hanger is hung from said hook and the brassiere depends by its straps from said hanger arms.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |